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Open Kernel Labs Appoints Karry Kleeman as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Seasoned Software Sales Executive Brings Global Success and Experience to OK Labs
| Source: Open Kernel Labs
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 3, 2009) - Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading
provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and
broadband internet devices, today announced the appointment of Karry
Kleeman to the newly-created position of Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
In this role, Kleeman will oversee worldwide sales activities and establish
and execute a global sales strategy to achieve the company's aggressive
growth plans. Drawing upon his experience as a global sales leader, he will
help accelerate adoption of the market-leading embedded hypervisor, OKL4 --
already deployed in 250 million devices -- within the mobile device market.
Kleeman joins OK Labs from Mobius Management Systems, Inc. (a public
company that was acquired by ASG Software Solutions), where his
seventeen-year tenure includes the titles of VP of Worldwide Sales, VP of
Sales Americas, and most recently, Senior Vice President EMEA (Europe,
Middle East, Africa).
"We're excited to welcome Karry and his outstanding record of global sales
experience to Open Kernel Labs," said OK Labs CEO Steve Subar. "He has
experience in growing successful software companies to impressive results.
He understands our customers' customers, brings extensive knowledge about
the European and Asian markets, and will be instrumental in helping OK Labs
provide embedded virtualization software on a global level."
Kleeman brings to OK Labs the experience of growing Mobius Management
Systems from a start-up to nearly $100 million in revenue. He also brings
enthusiasm for the growth and expansion of OK Labs. "The embedded
virtualization market is poised for significant growth. OK Labs proven
success with deploying solutions in the mobile device market, combined with
the company's intellectual capital and thought leadership, becomes a great
formula for sales success in the market," said Kleeman.
During his four years as Senior Vice President - EMEA, Mobius Management
Systems, Kleeman produced a fifty-four percent increase in revenue within
the first year, built a network of global and regional system integrators
and expanded efforts in Europe enough to set a global pace. Kleeman
recently relocated to Chicago after living and working in Switzerland and
the U.K. for four years.
Open Kernel Labs
Open Kernel Labs is the leading supplier of open source embedded hypervisor
and virtualization technology to developers of embedded designs for mobile
handsets and other consumer electronics applications. Backed by the
largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4,
an embedded hypervisor, which offers the highest performance combined with
strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a
robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded
applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products, visit
www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia's preeminent
Center of Excellence for information and communications technology,
http://nicta.com.au/.
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www.ok-labs.com/community/community-portal. Participants can join the
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